By The Associated Press

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The Air Force Academy said offensive lineman Hunter Brown of Lake Charles died after experiencing a medical emergency as he left his dormitory for class Monday.

The 21-year-old Brown graduated from Barbe High School.

The Cadet 3rd Class played in games against Northern Iowa and Nevada this past season.

“He was a pure joy to coach and have as a teammate,” head football coach Troy Calhoun said in a statement released Tuesday. “He was tough, a great worker, and no one unselfishly pulled harder for others than Hunter. … We love our great brother, and our thoughts and prayers are with Hunter’s incredible soul and his family.”

Academy first responders were called and attempted life-saving measures, school officials said. Officials with the Air Force office of special investigations, along with the El Paso County sheriff’s office, secured the area and are conducting an investigation. The school said it’s standard procedure for an on-base death involving a military member.

The 6-foot-1, 285-pound sophomore was working on a major in management and a minor in French.

Brig. Gen. Paul D. Moga, commandant of cadets, addressed the cadet wing before classes Tuesday.

“He leaves behind friends, grieving teammates, a grieving cadet wing, and a devastated family,” Moga told the cadets.

Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, the Air Force Academy superintendent, said the school “mourns his loss, and our hearts and condolences are with his family, his squadron, and all who were touched by this incredible young man.”